Angola: Authorities Must Release TikToker Arbitrarily Detained for One Year
[AI London] Responding to the news that Angolan TikToker Ana da Silva Miguel, also known as Neth Nahara, has now spent one year behind bars for criticizing President João Lourenço in a TikTok video, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Dir…
Nigeria: We Have Failed Our Fans, Peter Opens Up Amid Fresh Breakup – P-Square
[Daily Trust] Peter Okoye aka Mr P, one half of the defunct music group P-Square, has accused his brother Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy, of constantly discrediting his efforts and trying to turn fans against him.
Nigeria: How Paul Teamed Up With Jude, Marginalised, Humiliated Me – Peter P-Square Breaks Silence
[Premium Times] “I blame myself for not responding to your tweet in April 2015, claiming that you wrote and sang all of P-SQUARE’s songs. As advised by family and friends, I didn’t respond to these false claims for the sake of peace, and now I am payin…
South Africa: Committee On Arts and Culture Congratulates Miss South Africa 2024
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture wishes to congratulate Miss South Africa 2024, Ms Mia le Roux.
Ghana: Top Six Celebrities Who Have Publicly Endorsed Political Parties
[Accra Times] While some celebrities pledged allegiance to the party in hopes of launching their own political careers, others did so because they genuinely identified with the beneficial policies aimed at revitalizing the creative industry, as outline…
Nigeria: Nigerian Customs Address Smuggling, Other Ills in New Movie ‘Beyond the Badge’
[Premium Times] The movie, ‘Beyond the Badge,’ not only tells a gripping story but also delves into themes of love, faith, acts of service, and dedication.
Malawi: ‘Tshwala Bam’ Tiktok Duo Titom and Yuppe Joining Lake of Stars Headliners
[Nyasa Times] After announcing South African singer Sho Madjozi as the regional headliner for the 2024 Lake of Stars festival, organizers will also bring in ‘Tshwala Bam’ Tiktok duo TitoM and Yuppe to “ignite” the festival, scheduled for 6th to 8th Sep…
Africa: Cultural Treasures in Africa and French Polynesia Join Unesco Heritage List
[RFI] The World Heritage Committee has this month inscribed 26 new cultural and natural properties to Unesco’s World Heritage List, including five in Africa and one in French Polynesia.
Africa: How Afrobeats Is Sampling Nostalgia for the Gen Zs
[African Arguments] With the industry awash with money, global notoriety, bold Afrobeats producers are buying early Afrobeats records, channelling them to an audience seeking its slice of the musical memory pie.
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Model Takes Capital By Storm
[The Herald] Twenty — Six year old model, Jonathan Simba, reckons unity is critical for the growth of pageantry.